Apple MC297LL/A, MC293LL/A Connecting and disconnecting iPod classic, Connecting iPod classic

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Connecting and disconnecting iPod classic

You connect iPod classic to your computer to add music, videos, photos, and files, and to charge the battery. Disconnect iPod classic when you’re done.

Connecting iPod classic

Connect iPod classic to your computer:

mm Plug the included iPod Dock Connector to USB Cable into a high-powered USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your computer, and then connect the other end to iPod classic.

If you have an iPod Dock, you can connect the cable to a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your computer, connect the other end to the dock, and then put iPod classic in the dock.

Note: The USB port on most keyboards doesn’t provide enough power to charge iPod classic. Connect iPod classic to a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port on your computer, unless your keyboard has a high-powered USB 2.0 or 3.0 port.

By default, iTunes syncs songs on iPod classic automatically when you connect it to your computer. When iTunes is finished, you can disconnect iPod classic. You can sync songs while your battery is charging.

If you connect iPod classic to a different computer and it’s set to sync music automatically, iTunes prompts you before syncing any music. If you click Yes, the songs and other audio files already on iPod classic will be erased and replaced with songs and other audio files on the computer iPod classic is connected to. For information about adding music to iPod classic and using iPod classic with more than one computer, see Chapter 3, Listening to Music, on page 24.

Disconnecting iPod classic

It’s important not to disconnect iPod classic while it’s syncing. You can see if it’s OK to disconnect iPod classic by looking at the iPod classic screen. Don’t disconnect iPod classic if you see the “Connected” or “Synchronizing” message, or you could damage files on iPod classic.

If you see one of these messages, you must eject iPod classic before disconnecting it.

Chapter 1    iPod classic Basics

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Contents IPod classic User Guide Contents Safety and Handling More Settings, Extra Features, and AccessoriesTips and Troubleshooting Learning More, Service, and SupportIPod classic Basics Using iPod classic controls IPod classic at a glanceAccess additional options Disable the iPod classic controlsReset iPod classic Change the volumePlay a saved Genius playlist Disable iPod classic controlsDisabling iPod classic controls Play a Genius MixSetting the backlight timer Using iPod classic menusSetting the language Adding or removing items in the main menuTurning off the Click Wheel sound Setting the screen brightnessResetting all settings Scrolling quickly through long listsDisconnecting iPod classic Connecting and disconnecting iPod classicConnecting iPod classic Connect iPod classic to your computerEject iPod classic Disconnect iPod classicCharging the iPod classic battery About the iPod classic batteryCharge the battery using your computer Understanding battery states Charge the battery using the Apple USB Power AdapterSetting Up iPod classic About iTunesAdd songs already on your computer to your iTunes library Setting up your iTunes libraryPurchase songs and download podcasts using the iTunes Store Import music from your audio CDs into iTunesAdding more information to your iTunes library Organizing your musicImporting video to iTunes Create versions of your own videos to work with iPod classicAdding content automatically or manually Adding music, videos, and other content to iPod classicConnecting iPod classic to a computer for the first time Use the iPod classic Setup AssistantSyncing music automatically Sync music with iPod classicSyncing Genius playlists and Genius Mixes to iPod classic Adding videos to iPod classicSyncing videos automatically Set iTunes to sync movies to iPod classic Adding podcasts to iPod classicAdding video podcasts to iPod classic Set iTunes to sync TV shows to iPod classicAdding audiobooks to iPod classic Adding iTunes U content to iPod classicAdding other content to iPod classic Sync audiobooks to iPod classicRemove a song, video, or other item from iPod classic Managing iPod classic manuallyAdd a song, video, or other item to iPod classic Create a new playlist on iPod classicListening to Music Playing music and other audioListen to a different part of a song Change the playback volumeBrowse for and play a song Create a Genius playlist from the current songRating songs Browsing music using Cover FlowAccessing additional commands Viewing lyrics on iPod classicCreate a Genius playlist on iPod classic Using Genius on iPod classicPlaying Genius Mixes Play a Genius playlistCreating On-The-Go Playlists on iPod classic Setting iPod classic to repeat songs Setting iPod classic to shuffle songsBrowsing songs by album or artist Searching music Setting the maximum volume limitCustomizing the Music menu Remove the maximum volume limit Setting songs to play at the same volume levelChange the maximum volume limit Set iPod classic to use the iTunes volume settingsUsing the equalizer Playing iTunes U contentPlaying podcasts Listening to audiobooks Set audiobook play speedWatching video podcasts Watching VideosWatching videos on a TV connected to iPod classic Watching videos downloaded from iTunes USet iPod classic to display videos on a TV Set TV settingsView a video on your TV Importing photos Adding and Viewing PhotosAdding photos from your computer to iPod classic Adding full-resolution image files to iPod classic Viewing photos and slideshowsViewing slideshows Set slideshow settingsViewing photos View photos on iPod classicAdding photos from iPod classic to a computer Using iPod classic as an external disk More Settings, Extra Features AccessoriesEnable iPod classic as an external disk Setting and viewing the date and time Using extra settingsAdding clocks for other time zones Setting the sleep timer Setting the alarmUsing the stopwatch Playing games Locking the iPod classic screenSyncing contacts, calendars, and to-do lists Change a combination you’ve already setView contacts on iPod classic Add contact information manuallyAdd appointments and other calendar events manually Sort contacts by first or last nameStoring and reading notes Recording voice memosLearning about iPod classic accessories Use the earphones included with iPod classicReset iPod classic Tips and Troubleshooting5 Rs Reset, Retry, Restart, Reinstall, Restore General suggestionsIf iPod classic displays a Connect to Power message If iPod classic isn’t playing musicIf songs or data sync more slowly over USB 2.0 or If iPod classic displays a Use iTunes to restore messageIf you can’t add a song or other item to iPod classic If you can’t see videos or photos on your TV If you want to use iPod classic with a Mac and a Windows PC Update or restore iPod classicUpdating and restoring iPod software If you lock the iPod classic screen and can’t unlock itSafety and Handling Important safety informationImportant handling information Using Calendar on Mac OS Learning More, Service SupportUsing iPhoto on Mac OS Obtaining warranty serviceRegulatory Compliance Information FCC compliance statementBattery Apple and the environment 019-2403/2012-11

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